One Day Birth Intensive

Perfect for those with limited time, this one-day course covers everything you need to know about labor and birth:

* Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy, Labor, Birth and Postpartum* Prenatal exercises and nutrition* Choosing or changing care providers* Third trimester issues: normal discomforts, remedies, physical intimacy, and preparation for birth* Technology, medication and intervention: making informed choices* Coping strategies - Comfort Measures, Relaxation Techniques* Positions for Labor and Birth, Massage for Back Labor* Breathing* Use of the Birth Ball* Role of the Support Person* Overview of Newborn and Breastfeeding

This class is $195 for six hours including a lunch break; it is taught by Mavis Gewant at our Rhinebeck location. *Bring 2 pillows, a yoga mat and a birth ball (65cm exercise ball)*.

Sunday, November 19; 10-4pmSunday, December 17; 10-4pmSunday, January 21; 10-4pmSunday, February 18; 10-4pmSunday, April 22; 10-4pmSunday, May 20; 10-4pm

To register or for more information, contact Mavis via email sacredma@yahoo.com or by phone at 845-616-1743. Private classes available.

Mavis Gewant is a pre and perinatal educator and doula certified through ALACE. She has been teaching and supporting families prenatally, during birth and postpartum for 20 years. She is the owner of Gentle Care Doula Service, providing labor support, postpartum care, lactation support and counseling in Ulster, Dutchess and Orange Counties. Mavis has been teaching at Waddle n Swaddle since 2007.